Associate Engineer, Optical Metrology, R&D

6094-Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. Legal Entity; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Jacksonville, FL seeks an Associate Engineer in Optical Metrology to develop and validate test methods for optical devices. You will work with product development teams to translate design requirements into robust testing processes, manage procurement for new systems, and ensure compliance with environmental objectives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in optics/physics/engineering, plus experience in a regulated industry with optical medical devices.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of engineering methods and practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct R&D activities related to optical metrology test methods.
• Troubleshoot and improve instruments and measurement methodologies.
• Write and update protocols and test methods.
• Collect, analyze and summarize data for supervisor review.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and optical instruments.
• Support transfer of design requirements into test methods.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Organizational

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optics/Physics/Engineering

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function: R&D Operations

Job Sub Function: Product Development Testing

Job Category: Professional

All Job Posting Locations: Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

About Vision

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding on the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech.

An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.

Associate Engineer, Optical Metrology

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Engineer Optical Metrology is accountable for methodologies to test new and existing product characteristics and performance. Methodology development includes the construction, validation, documentation and support of all optical and dimensional test methods. This Associate Engineer supports work with product development teams to transfer design requirements into test methods. He/She manages hardware acquisition efforts, working with suppliers to create new systems within budgetary and schedule constraints. Adheres to environmental policy, procedures, and supports department environmental objectives. Engages in Credo-based decision-making.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct research and development activities related to the implementation of new optical metrology related test methods.
• Perform routine troubleshooting.
• Recommend quality/compliance improvements on existing instruments, and methods.
• Perform assigned scientific experiments and procedures under supervision.
• Provide solutions to problems of limited scope of complexity and exercise judgement within generally defined policies and procedures to determine appropriate action.
• Assist in writing and updating protocols, test methods and standard operating procedures.
• Collect, analyze, and compile data then summarize data for interpretation by supervisor.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment; operate hands-on instruments considered standard in his/her area of expertise.
• Perform analysis of optical and geometric properties of prototype and clinical supply lenses.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
• Understands and applies Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Physics, or Engineering.
• Prior engineering experience in a regulated industry with optical medical devices preferred; Statistical design and analysis of experiments education.
• Basic understanding and application of principles, concepts, and practices of engineering methods.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Conditions & Physical Demands of Job

Laser safety clearance. Ability to sit/stand in front of instruments; ability to make measurements throughout the day. Light lifting (up to 23 lbs.). Ability to communicate clearly to various internal customers with testing requests in the lab. Visual acuity – ability to see lenses in liquid.

Work location: Jacksonville, FL. Travel: <10%.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center ([e-mail]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource #LI-Onsite.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.